Diablo 5 puts buildcrafting ahead of execution, following “the core tenet of ARPGs”

Diablo 5 Game Director Joe Shely has shared some details on how the new RPG is approaching combat and buildcrafting, emphasizing that it will put “planning and investment” at the heart of how strong your character is. That doesn’t mean a complete removal of Diablo 4 style in-the-moment execution of movement, dodges, or combos, but…

Exclusive Exodus Gameplay – Traveler Launch Center Mission

Welcome to a New Gameplay Today, with an exclusive new look at some gameplay of the upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus. As part of our cover story, we got to play a slice of the early game story, where Jun and their companions take back the Traveler Launch Center (TLC) from some hostile enemies, while also…

One Of My Favourite Games Is Being Remade, So Why Do I Feel So Down About It?

Image: Jim Norman / Nintendo Life No, I’m not talking about Ocarina of Time, have no fear. I have never shied away from my love for the Professor Layton series. In the years since the catchily titled Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition launched on Switch, I have longed for…

Over 85 Percent Of Japanese Game Developers Are Using AI

Ahead of the release of the full report in December, Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) released a preliminary summary of its recent key findings about the state of game development earlier this month. It includes one especially notable figure suggesting that 85.8 percent of Japanese game developers are actively using generative AI in their…

GTA 6 PC release date estimate

GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated game releases of the decade, and twelve years after the last Grand Theft Auto game, we finally have a release date – a console release date. As excitement swells, trailers and key art have revealed some key details, but one obvious hint might bring bad news. The…

PlayStation Store Drops Fun Free PS5 Action Game

A free multiplayer action game is now available for players to download from the PlayStation Store. The game currently has a 4.38/5 rating on the store. Neighbors: Suburban Warfare is now available for free on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The multiplayer party brawler has a wacky premise that players would find…

Agony! Two life sims I really want to play launched back to back

Nivalis Nights Everyone’s been waiting years for this cyberpunk “slice of life” and shop sim and I’m logging my nightly progress as my noodle bar empire begins. I enjoy a good shop sim, especially when there’s decorating to do too. Nivalis Nights is moody and neon-drenched and has a deeper shop finances simulation than I…

8 Most Entertaining Sci-Fi Books of the 21st Century

Science fiction writers imagine the future in order to explore humanity’s present and past, providing a mix of cautionary tales and social commentary. Books about artificial intelligence, alien encounters, and galaxy-spanning wars are often filled with dense explanations of theoretical technologies or complex political factions. While dry and heavy sci-fi can be extremely rewarding to…

Xbox CEO Insists It’s Not For Sale Amid Studio Closures, Layoffs

The “Xbox reset” has people wondering whether Microsoft is preparing to exit the video game business, but Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has flatly denied that the gaming division will be put up for sale. “Xbox is not for sale,” Sharma said to The New York Times. “We will do whatever it takes to set the…

Xbox Disc-To-Digital Program Now Available For All Players

Last month, Xbox announced a new disc-to-digital program that allows players to use physical game discs to access their digital counterparts. After rolling out this program to Xbox Insiders, it is now live for all Xbox owners. Inserting an eligible Xbox Series X or Xbox One disc into a console will automatically grant players a…